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Google Business Profile

Google's free business listing, formerly Google My Business, that shows hours, location and reviews in Maps and local results.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

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Google Business Profile is Google's free business listing, formerly called Google My Business, that displays a company's hours, location, contact details, photos, and reviews in Google Search and Maps. A complete, verified, and regularly updated profile is one of the most important factors for local search visibility and drives calls and visits.